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Council Meeting Date:   January 5 and 18, 2021
Strategic Decisions from Council
2021 Budget Approval Council approved the 2021 budget, with a 1.33% increase in taxation.  The 2021 Budget was developed with a commitment to ensuring the Township can continue to meet existing levels of service while minimizing the impact of tax increases on residents and businesses.  This includes a clear focus on improving service delivery, managing growth, and...
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CENTRE WELLINGTON – Yesterday afternoon, Council approved the 2021 budget.  This budget, with a 1.33% increase in taxation represents a balance between meeting the needs of our growing community and the challenges of a global public health pandemic.  In summary, a residential property in Centre Wellington assessed at $381,095 (2021 value) would pay an additional $15 in 2021 as a result of the Township’s budget.
“I appreciate the dedication and hard...
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CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township is currently undertaking an update to its Development Charges Background Study and By-law.
Development charges are fees collected from builders and developers to help pay for the cost of infrastructure required due to growth, such as roads, water, wastewater, parks, recreation, and fire services.  Municipalities are required to do this update, at a minimum, every five years.  The Township is completing this update early due...
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CENTRE WELLINGTON – Based on a surge of COVID-19 cases, increasing hospitalization rates, hospital capacity challenges and advice from public health and the medical community, Ontario announced a province wide shutdown to stop the spread of COVID-19.  The restrictions will take effect Sat., Dec. 26, at 12:01 a.m.
“I know this is not what we wanted to hear, but Premier Ford and the Ontario Government believes this to be in the best interest of the...
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CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Draft 2021 Budget Book is now available to review on our website prior to budget deliberations on January 5 and 7, 2021.
“Developing our budget is one of the Township’s most important annual accomplishments.” said Mayor Kelly Linton.  “Centre Wellington’s Strategic Plan, Focussed Direction , identifies what our priorities are. Our budget, on the other hand, provides the details on how to achieve these priorities....
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